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Entries from July 2008

Learning The Norwegian Language

July 17th, 2008 · 29 Comments

It goes without saying that if your moving to Norway and plan to live there as an expat, you should learn the Norwegian language.  At least, that is if you are a good expat. If you are a bad expat (like me) then, well, you rely on the fact that Norwegians speak fluent English -  [...]

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Tags: Europe · Expat · Expat Articles · Moving / Preperation · Norway · Tips On Settling In

Getting A Visa To Norway

July 15th, 2008 · 14 Comments

Do I need a visa to enter into Norway? Norway has signed something called a “visa waiver agreement” with many other countries. What this does is allow nationals of any of these countries to enter into Norway without a visa for up to three months.  So, nationals of the following countries are not required to [...]

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Tags: Europe · Norway · Travel · Visiting Norway

Visas, Residence Permits And Immigration In Norway

July 14th, 2008 · 4 Comments

This section about moving to and living in Norway is where you can find information about visas, residence permits and immigration in Norway. Here I direct you to information I have already posted on my site, but it is where you should start. It is very helpful information about visas, residence permits and immigration in [...]

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Tags: Expat · Expat Articles · Moving / Preperation · Norway

Studying…ugh

July 14th, 2008 · No Comments

I have been here in India at this ashram for almost three months now…and I have survived. It is a miracle. But now I have to study. It is so difficult sometimes for me to take tests and exams and things like that because sometimes my memory is not so good. Well, it is what [...]

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